New I-693 Medical Exam Policy

[Attorney_6]

This week, the attorneys from the Murthy Law Firm will answer questions regarding USCIS' new policy regarding the I-693 medical exam for Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) applicants.

 

 

 

 

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[boulder]

We took TB skin test in 2012 and as expected it was positive and got a chest X ray done and submitted the form.

 

Now again we need to go through the medical exam as we received RFE, my question is can we skip TB skin test and proceed with chest X ray. On our RFE there is special instructions that medical report will not be accepted without Tb skin test results.

 

Though I read at USCIS FAQ section which clearly explains that in situation like mine, I do not require to take TB test again.

 

I am only concerned that since its specially  mentioned in RFE notice I do not want to receive another RFE and do the whole process again.

 

Any suggestions/comments?

 

Thanks

[zak74]

Dear Attorney,

 

There is a confusion among a lot of people about I-693.

 

Does the copy of the RFE letter from USCIS needs to be placed inside the sealed envelope by the Civil Surgeon?

 

Many people who have already received RFE letters are interpreting the words "RFE copy together with the I-693" as having to be placed inside the envelope. Is this correct?

 

PS: I got RFE text/email but the actual letter is on it way. But I am doing medicals this week to be ready. Hence I'd like to know if the RFE copy needs to be placed inside envelop.

[greenworks]

Hello,

 

When form I-693 is completed by the civil surgeons, is there a supplemental form to I-693 to be filled out as well ? or is the supplemental form provided by the civil surgeons?

 

Thank you!

[Attorney_6]

The RFE does not go inside the envelope with the I-693. The I-693 is completed by the doctor and sealed. The RFE, any written response, and the envelope with the I-693 are filed to the appropriate USCIS address.

[Attorney_6]

The RFEs just want a newly completed medical exam, since the previous exam has expired. It is not completed on some type of supplimental form. The medical is re-done using the standard I-693 form.

[geetasailu]

Hi,

 

I got same RFE and having one quick Q...I had my 485 physicals on 2012, that time doctor told me that I should not take TB test again. Do I need to take a letter from doctor, please suggest what to submit for this I693 re-medical RFE.

[Attorney_6]

The doctor will know how to indicate that a particular test is not medically safe. Talk to the doctor about the options for addressing the issue if it is never going to be safe to take the test.